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Voidatlas Might Be the Best, and Only, Djent Band in Denver Right Now

By Justin Criado

Jul 22, 2025

The local outfit is working on new music and plays Moe’s Original BBQ on Saturday, July 26.

Andrew Duhon's Songs Really Hit Home

By Justin Criado

Jul 17, 2025

The New Orleans songwriter will perform at Boulder's Velvet Elk Lounge on Saturday, July 19.

Dropkick Murphys Is Still Standing Up for the People

By Justin Criado

Jul 17, 2025

The Celtic-punk legends will headline the final night of Punk in the Park this weekend.

Legendary L.A. Bands X and Los Lobos Play the Paramount

By Teague Bohlen

Jul 16, 2025

Exene Cervenka and Steve Berlin talk about hitting Denver together to celebrate "99 Years of Rock 'n Roll."

The Wood Brothers Return to Red Rocks With New Music

By Justin Criado

Jul 16, 2025

The siblings, who grew up in Boulder, are opening for the String Cheese Incident on Friday, July 18.

Dzirae Gold Westword Members Concert Happens This Friday

By Emily Ferguson

Jul 15, 2025

Dzirae Gold, who won a Best of Denver award for Best Debut Album, is slated to perform on Friday, July 18.

Home in Harmony: Walden Frontman Richard Becker Is Going Solo

By Justin Criado

Jul 15, 2025

Richard Becker never intended to put his solo work out there, but it was calling to him through nostalgia for home.

Union Station with projections of paul mccartney

Paul McCartney Lights Up Union Station For Special Announcement

By Alexander Hernandez Gonzalez

Jul 14, 2025

Paul McCartney is bringing his Got Back Tour to Denver.

Seditious Saturday Serves as an Anti-Fourth of July Celebration

By Justin Criado

Jul 11, 2025

The event at the Brutal Poodle and Creepatorium features local bands, art and burlesque on Saturday, July 12.

the members of the band Primus pose for a picture

The Ultimate Gig: How Primus Found Its New Drummer

By Emily Ferguson

Jul 8, 2025

John Hoffman shares how he went from drumming in the Louisiana DIY scene to landing a role in his favorite band.

A woman wearing a all-denim look and turquoise nose-ring poses in front of a beige backdrop for the camera.

How Lady Los Became One of Denver's Top R&B Artists

By Alexander Hernandez Gonzalez

Jul 8, 2025

As this neo-soul champion prepares for upcoming performances, Lady Los reflects on how she got here.

Wu-Tang Clan's Final Chamber Tour Invites Fans to Celebrate the Legacy

By Cleo Mirza

Jun 27, 2025

This Fourth of July at Fiddler's Green, fans have one last opportunity to see all nine surviving Wu-Tang Clan members perform as a unit.

Danny Elfman Is Bringing Iconic Tim Burton Film Scores to Red Rocks

By Justin Criado

Jun 24, 2025

The Sunday, August 17, concert is a collaboration with the Colorado Symphony and Colorado Symphony Chorus

Blood on the Land Festival Will Debut With Some of Denver's Best Underground Bands

By Justin Criado

Jun 24, 2025

See what the next generation of metal and hardcore is all about at D3 Arts this weekend.

Wheelchair Sports Camp Drops Meow Wolf-Inspired Vinyl Tracks

By Toni Tresca

Jun 18, 2025

After many requests from fans, the hip-hop band is releasing songs created for its Meow Wolf installation four years later.

Circling Over Has Mastered the Duality of Doomgaze

By Justin Criado

Jun 18, 2025

See the Denver band in action at HQ on Sunday, June 22, alongside No Fauna and Mood Swing Misery.

Drive-By Truckers Wants No Racist Assholes

By Teague Bohlen

Jun 17, 2025

Drive-By Truckers' Patterson Hood believes the personal is political, and the political is personal.

Panpsychism Is Putting Pueblo on the Rocky Mountain Metal Map

By Justin Criado

Jun 16, 2025

“It’s less metal dudes making music, more musicians making metal."

band performing on stage with red and purple lighting

New Music Festival Will Debut in Trinidad With a Dope Lineup

By Kyle Wagner

Jun 13, 2025

The Fancy Spider Music Fest will also include comedy shows, art galleries, guided mountain bike rides and more.

The Strange Sonic Honey of Sour Magic

By Justin Criado

Jun 12, 2025

The Denver psych crew plays release show for its new concept album on Friday, June 13, at Skylark Lounge.

Concert Previews

Sonic Bloom: DOGTAGS Is the Band That Denver Needs

Caamp Returns to Colorado for an Especially Personal Show

Concert Previews

Sonic Bloom: DOGTAGS Is the Band That Denver Needs

Caamp Returns to Colorado for an Especially Personal Show

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